2012 RUB to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2456 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.2091 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2299 SBD

2012 RUB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.2456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 0.2091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0365 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2340 to the December average rate of 0.2310, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2456 was down 11.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2783, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,228 SBD

2011 Average 1,297 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 1,045 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 182.66 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2465

0.2101

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SBD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.2340, compared to 0.2257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2340

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0224 SBD (High: 0.2425 / Low: 0.2201). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 SBD (High: 0.2439 / Low: 0.2406).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0224

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0218 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.2434) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2691), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0257 (-9.54%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.2434

2011 Avg (March) 0.2691

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2375	0.2289	0.2340
February	0.2407	0.2338	0.2364
March	0.2456	0.2407	0.2434
April	0.2439	0.2406	0.2419
May	0.2425	0.2201	0.2350
June	0.2173	0.2091	0.2131
July	0.2261	0.2139	0.2210
August	0.2239	0.2178	0.2212
September	0.2324	0.2183	0.2258
October	0.2326	0.2249	0.2290
November	0.2329	0.2228	0.2263
December	0.2335	0.2292	0.2310